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We’re excited to introduce a new platform to support the construction community. BuildForLess.com will be a comprehensive online learning platform offering step-by-step construction courses and a full learning portal designed to fast-track your expertise and share insights gained from a lifetime of experience.
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This site has grown and evolved since its inception in 2001. With over 45 years of hands-on experience across all phases and levels of construction, Steve Matzen has poured his vast knowledge into this platform. Through this site and BuildForLess.com, Steve aims to share his expertise and help others benefit from his decades of experience in the industry to help you maximize profits, avoid mistakes and minimize liability.

Who Are We?

We bring extensive construction expertise and strong technical proficiency, delivering innovative and effective solutions tailored to our industry's needs.

Our Mission

Our goal is to empower you with our expertise and insights to maximize the potential of everyday software programs for successful construction projects.

What We Do

We offer templates, guides, support, and learning courses designed to help you save money and take control of your construction projects.
The construction industry is a cornerstone of our economy, offering immense opportunities for success and profit. However, maximizing profits and minimizing liabilities requires leveraging the right resources and strategies. We aim to partner with you in creating effective communication systems by blending our extensive experience with cutting-edge technology tools. This approach ensures you can build efficiently, without the stress of miscommunication or lost profits. 

Our unique skill sets, keen attention to detail, and passion for technology enable us to help you in countless ways. Our deep understanding of construction and strong communication abilities allow us to simplify complexities and streamline your projects. In these fast-paced times, there’s help for every challenge—if you’re open to seeking it. Remember, everything feels complicated until you understand it! 

Steve Matzen developed and operates these websites through BuildWare.net, LLC. At this time, Steve is also the lead support. 

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Why Choose Us?

With over 45 years of construction experience, we have successfully managed over a billion dollars in design-build and bid-specification construction projects across all sizes, including residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Our expertise includes project development, bidding, buyouts, negotiations, management, and construction scheduling.

We are highly technical and driven by a passion for innovation. We constantly develop faster and more effective ways to integrate available technologies into successful construction management, project control, and cost-saving strategies.

We take pride in providing fast support and clear communication. With our Learning and Training Subscription, you can easily submit support tickets with file attachments and receive prompt, complete answers and guidance.

At the heart of everything we develop is saving time and money. In today’s rapidly evolving environment, leveraging experience, technology, and available tools is crucial for maximizing efficiency, increasing profits, and minimizing liability.

We have firsthand experience with the challenges and obstacles faced in construction, and these insights are the driving force behind the development of our products and training services.

We research and develop clear, practical solutions to improve construction processes, communication, systems, and control, leveraging everyday software applications with clear communication to advance the industry.

Our mission is to deliver straightforward, efficient systems and strategies that boost profits with minimal effort, allowing you to enjoy more free time and life.

Construction Scheduling Software - History
Steve Matzen is the founder, developer, trainer, and lead support expert behind our websites. With over 45 years of experience in construction, Steve has been involved in all aspects of the industry, completing projects worth over a billion dollars. He has served as a Project Developer, General Contractor, Construction Manager, Master Scheduler, and Consultant, overseeing teams of project managers, subcontractors, and more than 150 field employees. Steve has managed approximately 50 projects simultaneously, including self-performed work. 

Steve’s extensive experience includes collaborating directly with architects, engineers, owners, managers, superintendents, supervisors, and field workers across all levels. This comprehensive involvement enabled him to handle critical responsibilities in management, technical development, buyouts, and scheduling, ensuring the successful completion of numerous construction projects. 

In 2001, Steve launched ConstructionScheduling.com. He has since authored manuals, guides, and a published book on Construction Scheduling. He also developed the Quick Schedule Guide which now replaced by the Learning and Training Portal. Steve is committed to sharing his experiential insight with the industry.
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